This podcast covers topics such as the United States credit situation, failed bond auctions, a cyber attack on the world's largest bank, a report on the party culture within the FDIC, the launch of a new custody platform, and the impact of the fiat system on young Americans.
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Moody's changes US credit rating outlook to negative due to rising interest rates, government spending, debt, and polarization.
Weak demand in recent treasury auction suggests investor hesitation to lend to US government, exacerbated by cyber attack on Chinese bank ICBC.
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US Credit Rating Outlook
Moody's has changed the outlook on the US credit rating from stable to negative, signaling a potential future downgrade. This is due to factors such as rising interest rates, increasing government spending, mountainous debt, and political polarization. The credit rating agencies have largely ignored the United States' precarious financial situation despite its massive debt. If the government fails to address these issues, it could have a significant impact on the markets.
Weak Demand in Treasury Auctions
The recent auction for 30-year treasury bonds had extremely weak demand, indicating investors' hesitation to lend money to the US government for the next three decades. This could be attributed to concerns about excessive spending, high debt levels, and inflationary pressures. Higher bond yields increase the interest payments on the massive $33 trillion debt, making it harder for the government to fund deficits. Moreover, a cyber attack on the Chinese bank ICBC disrupted the treasury market and further dampened auction demand, revealing vulnerabilities in the traditional financial system compared to Bitcoin's decentralized structure.
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